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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 630.72 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 630.72 and 318.42 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 630.72 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/630.72 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 630.72 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 200,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,833.86/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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